Block-Talk is a set of Hindi building blocks that are designed to elevate children's language learning. These blocks aid in fostering character recognition and vocabulary growth with creativity and play.
FALL 2023
FEATURES
Block-talk consists of thirty-two (32) individual blocks, each representing a different Hindi character. A block has three distinct designs on the six faces: two green faces, two red faces, and two orange faces.
On the green face is the Hindi character, intentionally standing out through the use of color in order to increase character recognition in children.
On the red face is the English letter equivalent to the Hindi character so children can understand its pronounciation.
On the orange face is an icon of a common word, the Hindi spelling of it, and its English phonetic pronunciation.
INSPIRATION & PROCESS
I was inspired to design these blocks because of my connection with my native language, Hindi. Although I am able to speak it, I never learned how to read or write it, and it’s something I wish my parents had taught me.
I wanted to create something that would introduce children to new languages at a young age in a playful way. These blocks can help children learn their native language and connect to their culture. But they can also introduce children and parents alike to a completely new language.
BENEFITS OF BLOCK-TALK
Block-talk can aid children in learning their native language and connect with their culture. But they can also introduce children along with parents to completely new languages.
Learning multiple languages at a young age increases critical thinking skills, creativity, and memory. In addition, block play is a way of learning that has many benefits like enhancing cognitive, physical, and social development in children.
Along with this, Block-Talk is made of wood which helps children concentrate as well as calm children down while interacting. The wooden toys are something that you can truly treasure and when the time is right you can share them with the next generation of eager eyes
FINAL MODELS
